Statement:
Today (Novembr 4) the federal government released their annual budget.
I am pleased to see the Government of Canada’s investment in infrastructure, housing, and transportation in Canadian municipalities. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, Edmonton requires this federal investment to renew our existing and new infrastructure to build a stronger Edmonton. Investments through the “Build Communities Strong Fund” will support our ongoing investments to support our growth.
I am pleased to see that two Edmonton projects have received funding in 2025 – Rapid Fire Theatre and Bissell Centre.
The City of Edmonton is leading the country in housing starts. We are ready and willing to partner with the Government of Canada to meet its goals of doubling housing construction. I look forward to learning more details about how Build Canada Homes funds will directly support building the homes Edmontonians urgently need.
While I appreciate the Government of Canada’s investments in infrastructure, outdated municipal funding models are holding us back. We need a sustained, long-term plan that is sized to the scale of the municipal infrastructure required to make these goals achievable.
In the coming days I will be seeking clarity on the impact of the reallocation and streamlining of the Canada Transit Fund investments. I will be requesting a meeting with Minister Robertson to discuss this further.
I look forward to continued collaboration with our federal partners, and working together to achieve our shared goals, including increasing affordability, preparing for growth and building a safer Edmonton. I will continue to be a tireless advocate to ensure Edmonton’s needs are met as we build a stronger Edmonton, together.
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